This is a no-cost, state-funded program offering hands-on, student-driven STEM research opportunities with university faculty at various UNC System campuses.
NCSSM Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics is a no-cost, state-funded residential program for academically talented North Carolina high school students aspiring to STEM careers. Participants engage in hands-on research with university faculty and master teachers, gaining skills in experimental design, laboratory instrumentation, mathematical modeling, problem-solving, data analysis, and the engineering design process. Students live on a university campus for four weeks, experiencing college life while conducting student-driven research on a chosen STEM problem. The program includes an online Research Prep course to prepare students for university-level research, culminating in a research paper and a 10-minute oral presentation. Social, recreational, and enrichment activities are also provided by residential staff.
A typical day involves breakfast, followed by classes from 9:00 AM to 11:15 AM, then lunch, and more classes from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM, with evenings dedicated to various activities and dedicated study times.
This program is best for academically talented North Carolina high school students in their second or third year who are highly motivated in STEM fields and aspire to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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